58th Trofeo Laigueglia(1.Pro) - Laigueglia › Laigueglia (202k) - 3/3

[Mayomaniac]

So Ghirmay still finished 2nd in the sprint for the 8th place after being on the attack early on? That's a good result, he could do well in some of the smaller French one day races and as a stagehunter. The same could be said for Vendrame, I hope they send him to the Ardennes.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

So Bagioli hype can die softly now. Restart the TGBM hype instead.

I also don't agree with the view that Mollema is a 'clumsy' rider. I mean hasn't he been virtually up there in one day races + gts for years now? He's just good at reading the race and picking the right moment to attack the last few years. That's what won him San Sebastian, the Tour stage and Lombardy.. and also races like this one and Japan Cup etc..
He's not the rider to drop all big names on one ascent. But he's the rider just behind who bides his time and picks the right time. And he can solo a bit so that helps.

he started cycling at a very late age so it's not strange he is still improving at older age either

 

[Laplaz]

So Bagioli hype can die softly now. Restart the TGBM hype instead.

I also don't agree with the view that Mollema is a 'clumsy' rider. I mean hasn't he been virtually up there in one day races + gts for years now? He's just good at reading the race and picking the right moment to attack the last few years. That's what won him San Sebastian, the Tour stage and Lombardy.. and also races like this one and Japan Cup etc..
He's not the rider to drop all big names on one ascent. But he's the rider just behind who bides his time and picks the right time. And he can solo a bit so that helps.

he started cycling at a very late age so it's not strange he is still improving at older age either

Bagioli crashed to be fair (as did Kwiatkowski). But I agree that TGBM deserves more attention, and I think he will be really dangerous for the Olympic Games.

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

Bagioli after the crash.

 

[postmanhat]

What was the reason for all the DNFs? Couldn't have been that many crashes?

 

[Gregor_Slovenia]

Nice sprint for second for Egan

 

[Gregor_Slovenia]

What was the reason for all the DNFs? Couldn't have been that many crashes?

This is one day racing man, once you are dropped with 40 kilometers to the finish you don't just grind to the finish as they do on the stage races. Once dropped, it is time to go to the bus and take a shower.

 

[Gregor_Slovenia]

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Quintana crashed

 

[tobydawq]

This is one day racing man, once you are dropped with 40 kilometers to the finish you don't just grind to the finish as they do on the stage races. Once dropped, it is time to go to the bus and take a shower.

Especially when the race finishes on a circuit.

 

[fuiers]

Calling it now. Mollema to win Giro.

 

[postmanhat]

This is one day racing man, once you are dropped with 40 kilometers to the finish you don't just grind to the finish as they do on the stage races. Once dropped, it is time to go to the bus and take a shower.

Fair enough. Hadn't clocked the time gaps for those who did finish. Didn't realise it was so hilly

 

[postmanhat]

Especially when the race finishes on a circuit.

I thought it might be that as well. Sounds like a cracking race. Shame Eurosport don't cover it

 

[Gregor_Slovenia]

Actually very interesting route, it is just litlle bit too hard for puncheurs to fight for a win, and for pure climbers the climbing efforts might be little bit too short. But would love to see Pogačar here, I think he'd be flying on such a course in finale.

 

[Sciatic]

I think he found his Niche.
He is starting to look unbeatable in this kind of races.

Does that mean he’ll do well in Paris-Niche?

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

Actually very interesting route, it is just litlle bit too hard for puncheurs to fight for a win, and for pure climbers the climbing efforts might be little bit too short. But would love to see Pogačar here, I think he'd be flying on such a course in finale.

This course should be perfect for the best puncheur of the past 3 years though.

 

[Sciatic]

So Bagioli hype can die softly now. Restart the TGBM hype instead.

I also don't agree with the view that Mollema is a 'clumsy' rider. I mean hasn't he been virtually up there in one day races + gts for years now? He's just good at reading the race and picking the right moment to attack the last few years. That's what won him San Sebastian, the Tour stage and Lombardy.. and also races like this one and Japan Cup etc..
He's not the rider to drop all big names on one ascent. But he's the rider just behind who bides his time and picks the right time. And he can solo a bit so that helps.

he started cycling at a very late age so it's not strange he is still improving at older age either

We will always be left to wonder how he would have finished on that Ventoux stage if he hadn’t crashed headfirst into the camera moto

 

[wheresmybrakes]

Calling it now. Mollema to win Giro.

You mean he's gonna steal Nibali's bag?

 

[Escarabajo]

Does that mean he’ll do well in Paris-Nice?

In 2 stages

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Quintana crashed

Oh dear. He was up front all the time and all of a sudden he showed up in the second group first and third later.
He is pushing hard for not having raced all winter.

 

[Zinoviev Letter]

I also don't agree with the view that Mollema is a 'clumsy' rider. I mean hasn't he been virtually up there in one day races + gts for years now? He's just good at reading the race and picking the right moment to attack the last few years. That's what won him San Sebastian, the Tour stage and Lombardy.. and also races like this one and Japan Cup etc..
He's not the rider to drop all big names on one ascent. But he's the rider just behind who bides his time and picks the right time. And he can solo a bit so that helps.

I agree. He’s a rider who has really improved over his career at the mental side of the sport. I’ve been cheering for him for a long time and he used to be extremely frustrating in his inability to convert frequent good placings into wins. There were just lots and lots of missed opportunities when he was younger. At this point, he’s shrewd, he knows when to make his effort. He reads races well and maximises his return.

 

[Escarabajo]

Not as bad for Santiago Umba, the young Colombian. He was 45 at 5:57.

 

[Mayomaniac]

Not as bad for Santiago Umba, the young Colombian. He was 45 at 5:57.

Yes, not bad at all. Lorenzo Milesi, who is 7 months older than him and fresh out of the junior ranks, also finished in the same group.

 

[Escarabajo]

If Pinot starts to perform well riding in Italy, we will know what the problem is.

 

[fuiers]

Just watched the replay. How is this race not more talked about. Such an action packed race early in the season. Definitely going for my list of favorite races to watch. Although looking back on the history the startlist has not been this packed with star riders like this year had.

 

[Ricco']

Just watched the replay. How is this race not more talked about. Such an action packed race early in the season. Definitely going for my list of favorite races to watch. Although looking back on the history the startlist has not been this packed with star riders like this year had.

It usually took place in the middle of February. at the same time as Algarve or the stage races in southern Spain and southern France.

Going to the week before Strade Bianche and Tirreno - Adriatico might give a better startlist for the future.

 

[SafeBet]

Not as bad for Santiago Umba, the young Colombian. He was 45 at 5:57.

Finished in the same group of grandpa Rebellin who was born 31 years before him.